We repeat what we don’t repair.” That chorus, often sung in therapy offices, to anyone who finds themselves slapping a lover, then massaging the ensuing pain a moment later, applies to most of us. The ...

Despite its prevalence, OCD is still widely misunderstood. Tragically, many people don’t realise they’re living with the condition, even as it consumes their life. At OCD Action, we see how ...

Harm OCD involves intrusive thoughts about hurting oneself or others—despite having no desire to act on them. This can be terrifying and lead to avoidance of certain objects or situations.

Meaningful units reflecting participants’ quotes were then highlighted and the revision tools on Word (e.g., comment button) was ... Participant 4 was looking for an escape but in his case his ...

Perinatal OCD commonly causes thoughts of harm, illness, or death about the baby, says Neha Hudepohl, a reproductive psychiatrist in Greenville, SC.

I also ask because, even though 10 of your existing pals probably just told you they’re “so OCD, too,” they probably aren’t (only 1.2% of U.S. adults actually have obsessive-compulsive ...

Responsibility OCD involves an exaggerated sense of responsibility and a fear of unintentionally causing harm to others. To some extent, we all feel responsible in life, whether for our loved ones ...

Harm OCD is still OCD but with a theme of obsessions and compulsions about harm to yourself or others. OCD affects approximately 1.2% of adults in the United States, but the exact prevalence of ...

Types of obsessive-compulsive disorder, explained by women who live, work, strive, and love each day amid the swirling thoughts of OCD. What Does OCD Feel Like? 4 Common Types Explained Skip to ...

For certain people, OCD may cause thoughts that compel them to clean in order to prevent consequences. Learn more about the connection between OCD and cleaning here.